Somatization disorder

Alternative names:

Briquet's syndrome

Symptoms:

• vomiting
• abdominal pain
• nausea
• bloating
• diarrhea
• pain in the arms or legs
• back pain
• joint pain
• pain during urination
• headaches
• shortness of breath
• palpitations
• chest pain
• dizziness
• amnesia
• difficulty swallowing
• vision changes
• paralysis or muscle weakness
• sexual apathy
• pain during intercourse
• impotence
• painful menstruation
• irregular menses
• excessive menstrual bleeding
• discussion of other aspects of life may cause anxiety

Note: A variety of symptoms may be present at any given time.

Signs and tests:

• physical examination and limited diagnostic tests to rule out physical causes of vague, confusing symptoms
• psychological evaluation to rule out related disorders